Things to Know: 2025-26

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Full Day of School)

2025-26 Open House Dates

Bentheim Elementary
Monday, August 18 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Bentheim Elementary Supply Lists

Blue Star Elementary
Thursday, August 14 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Blue Star Elementary Supply Lists

Hamilton Elementary
Open House for families: Monday, August 18 from 5:30-6:30 PM
Community Open House (to visit our new wing): Monday, August 18 from 6:30-7:30 PM

Hamilton Elementary Supply Lists

Hamilton Middle School Picture Days
5th & 6th Grade: Monday, August 11 from 3:00-6:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade: Tuesday, August 12 from 3:00-6:00 PM
Middle School Parent Athletic Meeting: August 12 from 6:00-7:00 PM

Hamilton Middle School 'Need 2 Knows' for 2025-26

Hamilton High School
Monday, August 11: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM (with School Pictures)
Tuesday, August 12: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (with School Pictures)

Hamilton High School Things to Know: With the variety of classes the high school offers, it is best to arrive with pencils or pens and a notebook that can be used in class. Specialty courses like Strength and Movement, Team Sports, Women's Fitness, Unified PE, and HVAC, should plan to wear appropriate attire. Physical Education students should have appropriate and preferred closed-toed lifting/exercising footwear and attire that allows for full movement while still following dress code. HVAC students should plan to have workboots, full-length pants and appropriate tops for the work being completed. 

Hawkeye Preschool
3's: Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30-6:30 PM
4's PreK For All: Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Hamilton Virtual School
Friday, August 15 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Supply Lists
The Hamilton Middle School supply list can be found in the 'Need 2 Knows' document above. Hamilton High School does not have a "supply list" but teachers will communicate with students regarding other recommended items for their classes as the school year begins.

Transportation Things to Know

Important Transportation Information for the 2025-26 School Year

'my Ride' App Instructions

Young 5-3rd Grade Dropoff Release Form

Transportation Enrollment Form

Deadline for Bus Requests: August 1, 2025
All transportation requests must be submitted by this date.

Final Route Changes: August 7, 2025
No changes will be made to routes after this date. If any adjustments are needed, re-routing will begin the week of September 15.

No Longer Riding the Bus?
If your student will not be using district transportation this year, please call us at 269-751-5191 so we can update our records.

Bus Schedules in PowerSchool
We anticipate that parents will be able to log into PowerSchool around August 13 to view their student’s bus schedule.

Calls for Young 5s & Kindergarten Families
Bus drivers will personally call families of Young 5s and new Kindergarten students to share pick-up and drop-off times.

Kindergarten Packets
Our goal is to include all bus information and rules in the Kindergarten packets distributed during open house events.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for all Hawkeye students!

Other Helpful Links

2025-26 school Calendar

Transportation Web Page

Food Service web page

Bond Updates